Lucius V. Bierce was a member of Akron Lodge 83 and served as Grand Master of Ohio in 1854. Sensing discord among Canadians manifested by scattered rebellions, and holding a strong belief in the interest of liberty he determined to help his neighbors to the north. In 1838 he led a band of followers from Detroit into Windsor, Ontario, and attacked Canada! His battle cry was, "Save Canadians from the Crown!" Unfortunately for MWB Bierce, the vast majority of Canadians did not want to be saved, and they quickly defeated his well-intentioned militia.Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Brother Who Invaded Canada
Lucius V. Bierce was a member of Akron Lodge 83 and served as Grand Master of Ohio in 1854. Sensing discord among Canadians manifested by scattered rebellions, and holding a strong belief in the interest of liberty he determined to help his neighbors to the north. In 1838 he led a band of followers from Detroit into Windsor, Ontario, and attacked Canada! His battle cry was, "Save Canadians from the Crown!" Unfortunately for MWB Bierce, the vast majority of Canadians did not want to be saved, and they quickly defeated his well-intentioned militia.